#different paths

[steven-g-rogers]

This was all so new to Steve and all these feelings about Bucky and sex in general were bubbling up inside him.  Love and Lust.  Fear and excitement.  He had no idea what he’d like, or how he’d like it, but he knew he wanted to find out.  And there was no one else on the face of the planet that he wanted to do it with other than Bucky.

When Bucky turns him and pushes him on the bed, Steve doesn’t resist.  He flops on the edge, his eyes going wide when Bucky kneels between his legs.  He swallowed thickly.  “Okay.  Yeah, Buck,” he breathed, carding his fingers through Bucky’s short hair.  “I wanna make you feel good too though.” 

He leaned down and kissed him, leaning his forehead against Bucky’s, taking a deep breath.  “You might need to go easy on me, Buck,” he whispered.  “I don’t know how long I’m gonna be able to last.” 

He kissed him again before pulling back and unfastened his pants and pushed them down just enough to free his achingly hard cock, studying Bucky’s expression to try to gauge what he was thinking.

Bucky didn’t realize he would but he was finding that he liked when Steve shoved him around a little. Being pushed into the bedroom and having his shirt tossed away, it had him on edge in the best way because it felt so different than anyone else he’d been with

Women never acted like this and he had always hated feeling like it was all on him to take the lead or make moves to take things further. Steve was just the opposite, and there was no hiding the way that his cock was already hard and aching in his pants as Steve was undoing them. He kisses him firmly before he can finish though, knowing he wanted to do something before things went further. He moves over to the bed and pushes Steve to sit down, kneeling between his legs and beginning to undo his pants too, “I..I want to make you feel good Stevie, c..can I use my mouth on you?” he asks softly, flushed because he had thought about this more often than he cared to admit. He’d had others do this for him and he knew how good it could feel, and if Steve was going to let him top and be in control like that, this was something he definitely wanted to do first.

[nobeerreviews]

We all have those moments where we realize how easily our lives could be so different, for better or for worse.

-- Allison Winn Scotch

(Bucharest, Romania)

[circus-k]

they stopped the mississippi purchase together dan and swampy told me so. besties who hate eachother

[sonicasura]

Different Paths: Optimus Prime

A series unique to this blog. Similar to my Trollhunters Path of the Familiar poll, it'll have three different mini scenarios per a character, the point of time where the major change occurs, and how it'll affect things in their respective universe.

For this one it shall be Optimus Prime specifically his Transformers Prime iteration. Well his Orion Pax incarnation as this occurs during those days. Either a feral Sparkling out in the wastes or the humble data clerk. After all, the start can cause the greatest ripples. Let's get begin!

Feralus Prime

There was an urban legend on Cybertron. A cryptid born from the wastes who made itself a den hidden amongst the populace of Iacon City. No one knows what the being was but the feat it perform garner an infamy unlike any other. Feralus stole the Matrix of Leadership.

Yup. A Feral Optimus Prime who didn't get integrated into Cybertronian Society. Orion Pax slipped out of Alpha Trion's grip during transport so the young Sparkling became lost in the big city. He stole what he can to survive and slipped away from whoever try to catch him.

Soon the fateful day came where Orion obtain the Matrix of Leadership. Did he steal it? Sorta of as lured would be more accurate. Orion Pax is like a feral dog before he got the Matrix. Skittish, quick to run, nab what garners his attention and most likely to bite if cornered.

Feralus/Optimus Prime is closer to a wolf with the Matrix of Leadership. He studies the situation, gauges the threat and acts with appropriate force. Instincts often guide where goes almost if someone is leading him. Optimus ends up on Earth by stowing away in a smuggler's ship.

He won't be lonely for long as a younger Raf will one day stumble upon the feral Cybertronian. Now Team Prime isn't actually a 'team' and is closer to refugees. Their contact with Agent Fowler can be chalked up to surveillance. Any serious 'Con activity is measure and handled appropriately.

Way more tight knit so events such as Cliffjumper's death is voided. Our three human protagonists become vital in not only getting Optimus socialized but ready for the encroaching danger. A lone wolf can't protect the entire pack after all.

Magnified Disaster

The Planet Cybertron has all manners of darkness lurking amongst the populace. Common thugs to corrupt politicians. There is a silent rule when it involves such folk. Watch your words. Or else you end up a twisted experiment like Orion Pax.

A conversation between Megatronus and Orion was overheard by the wrong person. On his way home, the data clerk is kidnapped for one sole purpose: experimentation. This latest test was the creation of a 'guard dog'. An enhanced Cybertronian bigger, stronger, ferocious and obedient.

*Anyone in the Madness Combat fandom knows what I'm about to do. For those who aren't, poor Orion Pax is going to become an unconventional MAG. A supersoldier created through mutation that's obedient to those they consider their master. Here's an example: normal Hank and Mag Hank.*

One fateful night, a certain grumpy medic stumbles upon a completely transformed and Energon blood soaked Orion. 35 ft tall mesh between Cybertronian metal and organic material consisting of crimson foreign clay like flesh, white sharp teeth, to pale spikes.

Ratchet becomes the altered archivist's caretaker and looks after him. Orion's personality remained mostly intact but his memories are spotty. As for the Matrix of Leadership, it became a desperate gamble to help stabilize the poor clerk's altered state.

Optimus Prime doesn't lead the Autobots thanks to his MAG status. The entire team are refugees who sought asylum on Earth. Unfortunately Optimus' past followed close behind as Megatron wants answers...and vengeance. Things come to ahead when three particular kids encounter the 45 ft titan that roams the desert at night.

Two Souls, One Body

Ever since the beginning, Orion Pax shared a body with 'Optimus'. A shapeless voice that serve as a guide and older brother figure to the young Cybertronian. It is only when the archivist came across the Matrix of Leadership did 'Optimus' become so much more.

Or Optimus Prime and Orion Pax are two separate entities. Anyone here watch Yu-Gi-Oh or know about the original protagonist Yugi Muto? In the show, an entity known as Yami Yugi lives inside a ancient Egyptian artifact called the Millennium Puzzle.

Through the puzzle, the two souls can switch control of the body. Or in this case Orion Pax can allow Optimus Prime to take over using the Matrix of Leadership. Just like Yugi, there are subtle differences that point out whose in control.

Orion's blue optics are a bit rounder and narrow if Optimus is in control. His voice is lighter when the shy data clerk manages their body. Finally Orion's battle mask has blue stripes that vanish when Optimus takes the lead.

This ability is mistaken for multiple personality disorder by almost everyone except for Ratchet, Megatron and Bumblebee. Only more observant or younger Cybertronians can notice the different air between both individual souls. A warm sunny day to a cool summer night.

The mystery of Orion Pax only begins to open when a certain red painted Cybertronian takes a different detour towards home base. Who knew three human kids are so good at hiding stuff? Ratchet needs a drink for the shenanigans to come.

That's it for now! Until next time folks, I'll see you later! Transform and Roll Out!

[cultlifecollective-blog]

I ILLUSTRATE THE PATHS THAT I JOURNEY

[crmsnmth]

Stranger

On the day that I die I'll finally have kept my word that you'll never have to see me again The only promise I've ever openly wanted to break And the only promise that I'm hell bent on keeping All the others were just lies And I'll be an honest man on the day that I die

I said so much back then Vomitting words to anyone who would listen And if I wasn't drunk in a bar and taking rides with strangers every night a different bedroom I'm jumping between the broken stereotypes A drunk and a junkie A derelict and an adict It seems I just can't decide which way I want to fall Why not both?

Death wish, a race to that finish lane But I was too scared to pull the trigger and I missed the arteries in my wrists And the pills came up in violent retching And the cord couldn't hold my weight So all I have loeft is drugs and booze and somethings going to take care of this job I can't keep slicing my arms every night Just so I can feel something other then this viscous depression

I've never been this low in my entire life But it seems this lifestyle almost suits me And maybe I was supposed to wear this mask all the time Watch me hot glue it to my face

I'll see you in hell Because both of us know there is no heaven And we nod heads i nthe street Ackowledging each other without saying a word It's pretty obvious we've got nothing in common anymore as you walk the beach with a wife And my eyes look dead to the world Two different paths and you took the smart one Grow up

Or fuckin' die

[whitestgray]

TIAU Part 33: Nightmare and CORE.

CORE hates Nightmare. It knows every person she has killed, every emotion they felt before they died, her backstory, how she pushes Passive to hatred. It sees every available path, and most of them don’t end with Nightmare’s demise.

Nightmare hates CORE, but in, ya know, a really Nightmare way. She loves its misery, of course, and feeds off its hatred. She knows CORE rarely steps in to go a certain way, although when it does, nothing can be done to stop it from reaching its goal.

[conscious-pisces]

“There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand ways to go home again.”

—Rumi

[music-sadness-shetland]

[jinxthefreak]

How is it siblings can grow up in the same family, experience the same love, and yet turn out so opposite from each other

[sonicasura]

TFP: Magnified Disaster

I figured why not add some extra info for the MAG Optimus idea in this post. The other two will be planned out further if anyone asks. Before you delve in, here's a fair warning. Expect elements like body horror and some dark stuff as most of canon is getting thrown out the window or twisted. There will be references to Backrooms, SCP and obviously Madness Combat. Let's begin, shall we?

Let's start off OP's form before and after acquiring the Matrix of Leadership. This is gonna be written closely to how Ratchet will write it.

Orion Pax

A living mesh between Cybertronian metal and a strange organic clay like material. Orion Pax's size had doubled to a frightening 35 ft while his frame grown thicker. Exhibits heightened aggression and bouts of feral behavior. Under observation for potential negative or unstable mutations.

-Denta is replaced by long organic razor sharp teeth. These fangs have the purpose of tearing into a victim's frame to reach the fragile protoform underneath. Scrapes are dangerous due to infection from potential hazardous bacteria.

-Right arm enveloped in crimson muscle like hide with three pale spikes jutting from the shoulder. Servos now wield large pale claws, right servo's claws are twice the size of the left. Possible different purposes between both sets?

-Back, upper frame(chest), and sides of legs are covered in similar red hide like material. A long spindly tail ending in a harden bone axe head. Extra bulk for durability and strength combined with a way to maintain offensive balance.

-Retractable bone like spines protruding around the finials and lengthen when mask is on. These act similar to the frills on a Satellizer(Cybertronian equivalent of a frilled lizard). Might be for intimidation or a distraction.

Optimus Prime

Due to the rapid deterioration of his system functions, the only way to save Orion was to install the Matrix inside him. The blasted device had stabilize his CNA but further his mutation. It seems the Matrix of Leadership saw possible usage in my friend's tragedy. Luckily Orion or Optimus kept himself mostly intact. Aggression is exchanged for feral regression under enough negative stimuli. These reversions can last up to a solar cycle maximum. Changes caused by the Matrix of Leadership:

-Size increase by 10 ft and frame compacted to a more firm leaner type. Possibly for increased bursts of speed from the two rows of exhaust pipes now protruding down the spine. Favor for offense and agility?

-Pedes shift to digitigrade and are closer to a Predacon's. Is the data from previous Primes affecting Optimus' biology to fit personal preference? Requires further observation.

-Light blue streaks manifest on the red organic hide. Seems to be measuring his intake as it's dulls if Optimus is low on Energon. Although it glows very bright whenever a build up of energy occurs.

-Claws and fangs now secrete a paralytic substance capable of immobilizing a bot for 15 minutes. Wearable guards implemented to prevent accidental poisoning. It's like the Matrix of Leadership wants a ultimate lifeform than a Prime.

-Optimus remembers his past and retains Orion's personality as his mutation blocked out any emotion or memory alterations. The fact the Matrix attempted to erase his entire identity has garner major concern from me. What madness is the council up to?

*Behavior exhibited during feral reversion:

-Inability to speak and communicates through various animalistic vocalizations like growls, chirps, or chittering. Usage of Morse code and sign language to circumvent these issues.

-Preference for walking on all fours with standing on two pedes usually being an intimidation tactic.

-Exhibits extreme aggression to those who aren't me or been marked by him. I.e scent marking by rubbing his frame against another to scratches and bite marks.

-Calm music, reading, or my presence(I refuse to call myself his 'handler' after discovering those files) helps hasten recovery to sanity. -Ratchet

What I mean by handler is how OP escaped. The programming, 'Handler Protocol', forced onto the MAG states that he must have a handler to control and reign him in. Said bot must have a level of qualification in order to consider a candidate with Orion going in forced stasis until he chooses one. The thing is they weren't specific on who can qualify and the MAG took advantage of this loophole by designating the only person he could trust but also has enough credentials: Ratchet.

It's how our dear medic found Orion after work in a backalley wearing a gruesome impromptu paint job. The heightened aggression took over and he slaughter every one of his tormentors until he got to Ratchet. However Orion's mutation prove to be unstable that the MAG would die without something strong enough to correct those errors. The only way to save him leads to Ratchet stealing the Matrix of Leadership despite the massive risks should he get caught.

Yep. OP is essentially a slave designed berserker thanks to his MAG status. Should Ratchet die then someone else has to take the role of handler or else the poor bot will be put into stasis until the Handler Protocol can be undone. Despite this, he finds ways to live with it. Personality wise, OP here is similar to his Skybound iteration with some G1 mixed in. A gentle giant who openly jokes around amongst close friends sometimes yet tends to be quite cautious of his surroundings and a bit awkward around new people.

His alt mode been greatly affected by this new biology. When he transforms, Optimus will always manifest a trailer hitched to his Peterbilt disguise. This 'trailer' is most of his organic matter specifically arm and tail mimicking said attachment. You can't tell from the outside as the interior reflects the true horror.

Compare it to SCP-002 Living Room and the Door Entity from the Backrooms. A fleshy room like mass that molds itself by Optimus' desire. If he doesn't manifest the trailer than the organic side will be fully exposed mostly in the form of 5 tendrils equipped with bony claw like stingers.

Truckers regard him as an eldritch tale since few seen him climb cliffs using those tendrils while in alt mode. Charms had been made but none are exactly right as no one can get close enough for accurate colors and depictions. Whether people believe the story or not is unknown.

Back on track, MAGs display insane pain tolerance to the point being shot in the head is a minor annoyance. They also tend to manifest an unique ability from magnification. In Orion/Optimus' case, rapid regeneration.

Blaster fire is the equivalent of a peashooter to him. This has lead to heavy artillery like armor piercers or explosives being a requirement for Decepticons against Optimus. Worst damage ever done to him was from fighting Trypticon.

Optimus had to completely regenerate his right arm, half his tail, exhaust pipes, and whatever injuries the massive Decepticon had cause before he offline them. A process which took almost two weeks due to an Energon shortage. Optimus doesn't need much of said fuel unlike other bots so he gave up his rations despite the injury.

Many protocols were put in place whenever the MAG comes into battle. No targeting close allies especially those he considers his bitlets like Bumblebee with him present. Proof being the massive gash on Megatron's chest plate which couldn't be fully repaired due to close proximity to his spark chamber. This is after he rendered Bumblebee mute.

Vehicons are too stay away as they'll be completely useless even with the cannon fodder rule. Only 'actual' Decepticons like Starscream, Breakdown, etc can fight him. Not following orders led to fighting Optimus becoming an effective punishment as no one comes out unscathed. Shockwave and the Predacons are brought in earlier than canon to combat the MAG.

Now you are probably thinking that OP is powerful enough to lead the Autobots to victory. Well no. Far from it as the faction is very very different. There is no overarching leader due to Optimus being unable to lead. His MAG status already makes him a bad choice as he could potentially harm everyone who hasn't been marked via a feral reversion.

Another reason is that he's techno organic due to said mutation. Good chunk of Autobots saw him as a freak and will refuse to listen. Thus the faction is more like an organization split into many smaller groups. Wreckers, Science division, Weapons division, Rescue Bots etc.

Finally Optimus doesn't believe he should lead at all. The Matrix of Leadership was stolen, not given to him. It been used for his preservation than lead others who need guidance. Optimus hides his appearance under a cloak while an actual Prime shouldn't hide from their own people.

These changes greatly impacted the war. Megatron started the war due to Orion Pax's disappearance. He doesn't know Orion and Optimus are the same person until the Orion Pax incident. Megatron does know that whoever took the archivist been involved with the Council thanks to Soundwave. Orion/Optimus is still the smoking gun but for a different reason.

Cybertron doesn't go completely dark. Some land is still habitable while others were too hazardous or dead due to things like chemical warfare. However these remaining zones are constantly fought over that it's become a war of attrition than just civil.

Anyone who was friends with Optimus were often ostracized by organic hating Autobots. Said companions to the MAG are more like a tight knit family and absolutely hate how their friend is treated. Fights often broke out because someone was being a dick to the gentle giant. Heatwave and Cliffjumper are tied in that department.

Team Prime were to sent to Earth for the purpose of sheltering refugees. Fowler becomes their liaison as the bots have to earn their keep by handling any Decepticons who come and stay outta sight. Cliffjumper doesn't die since the team never split up for long nor too far.

Optimus technically meets the Jasper Trio first. He tends to be more active at night so Ratchet often sends him out to exercise that extra energy. No one wants to be bowled over by a 45 ft Cybertronian with late night zoomies.

Jack, Miko and Raf are already friends who were out on a camping trip in the woods alongside June. You can say they strayed off a bit far from the campsite for a cryptid hunt. The three did find their cryptid, Optimus, and ran back in terror while the bot just wandered off. Ratchet definitely wasn't happy to learn about this incident once the kids join the team later.

Like with Bumblebee, he treats Raf, Miko, and Jack as his bitlets. Gently carrying them by the scruff so they don't get into trouble or show a lot of affection i.e nuzzling. Cody gets the same treatment later when he visits. For the Rescue Bots, Optimus didn't know they were alive and been greatly worried.

Their mission on Griffin Rock is more familial in reasoning than just duty and Team Prime are aware of the group. Optimus often visits to see how everyone is doing or a break from the stress on the mainland. Cody spends time with him for the latter as his family is usually too busy to be around the young boy.

Morroco is lucky the MAG wasn't there on Griffin Rock during those times. Optimus definitely went berserk when Megatron pulled the Dark Energon stunt with Raf. The Nemesis became a prowling ground of terror for awhile to put it simply. Orion Pax incident is just full on feral Optimus as the Matrix held onto his rational mind. Not smart to have a confused predator on your ship Buckethead.

If MAG!Optimus ever met his canon TFP counterpart or other canon iterations then the whiplash will be immense. That's all I have for now! Until next time folks, I will see you later. Transform and Roll Out!

Before I go, enjoy this little song that came to mind when writing: Fight the Fade's Monster.

[princessaurasdiary]

Thank you again for speaking out against your abusers. It's always unfortunate when your spells and curses don't work out as you had hoped. Practice makes perfect my dear. Signed, the Void.

Good Morning Void!

I don't believe in spells that backfire and go wrong. That's a common tactic to dismiss witches who are animistic. My spells don't back fire and they don't go wrong. It's a difference in my practice vs yours. My spells and curses do their jobs they just aren't always seen. That's fine though I know they do their job and that's enough.

Be well Void °.☆

[crmsnmth]

Passing in the Night (Pandas)

Sometimes I wonder why you and I never paired up Our almost came again and again but almost don't meet shit in a game like this It's all or nothing And I guess I'll just be damned

Like passing ships in the dark of night watch for the icebergs, I don't want this to sink but it still crosses my mind what your kiss would really taste like Are you sweet?

We circle each other, like wolves in the fight because we split the bill down the center and there is no snarling or growls Hell, neither one of us in baring teeth with mouths held quiet little grins

Every time our paths cross the almost is always there As if it's taunting something that just never lined up

How much would life be different if our circumstances finally got it right I'm pretty sure that I could love you And I've got a deep gut feeling that says you could've loved me to

[conscious-pisces]

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

—Robert Frost

[shrinkingwmn]

I Embodied A Meme

You know that meme that starts with “all my friends are getting married and having babies and I’m over here like…” then it’s either a picture of someone measuring the height of a dog, or a comment about having wine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I even saw one about loving running – definitely not one I relate to. 😀 Basically, your friends are hitting those milestones society tells you to hit…

[cobrastrikes421]

Inktober: day 8

A Pokémon trainer and her partner pachirisu are on a journey to their next destination together and on a hiking trail with 2 different paths.